Retro Time // A Software Podcast artwork

Retro Time // A Software Podcast

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

The Retro Time Podcast is all about retrospectives. Join your hosts, Derek Seibert and Jeremy Miller, as they talk about software — from product design to software development to the soft skills you need to make it in the industry. Using their long careers to kick off the conversation, they’ll drop a few nuggets of wisdom each episode… 96.7% guaranteed.

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Episodes

10. Interview: Tom Greever, Author of Articulating Design Decisions

June 18, 2020 04:10 - 45 minutes - 54.9 MB

This week, our heroes interview the one and only Tom Greever, author of "Articulating Design Decisions." They'll talk about working with stakeholders and might reveal how O'Reily picks their cover animals. The post 10. Interview: Tom Greever, Author of Articulating Design Decisions appeared first on Retro Time.

09. Freelancing for Dummies

June 12, 2020 04:22 - 47 minutes - 57.2 MB

This week, our heroes discuss freelance and how you might handle the stress that comes along with doing freelance work. They'll also share some tips to set you up for success on your next freelance gig. The post 09. Freelancing for Dummies appeared first on Retro Time.

08. Hunger Games or How I Learned to Love Job Hunting

May 28, 2020 02:39 - 38 minutes - 46.9 MB

This week our heroes drop some heavy news. But it's not all doom and gloom. Tune in for a fun game called "Guess the Job Title," where Derek and Jeremy try to guess the job title based on the listing requirements. The post 08. Hunger Games or How I Learned to Love Job Hunting appeared first on Retro Time.

RetroByte: A Work Trip Through Time

May 09, 2020 23:10 - 32 minutes - 59.5 MB

Our heroes have had quite a heavy week, so they needed a little pick-me-up. What better way to give themselves a smile than remembering the fun they've had on all their past work trips. The post RetroByte: A Work Trip Through Time appeared first on Retro Time.

07. Coding After COVID

April 27, 2020 03:38 - 31 minutes - 61 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss life after COVID19. What will life be like? What will work be like? Will we be able to WFH more often? Will we finally get rid of the open office fad? The post 07. Coding After COVID appeared first on Retro Time.

06. MVP 2

April 13, 2020 21:53 - 35 minutes - 67.5 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss the term "MVP", how it's really a loaded term, how it can be misinterpreted, what it really means, and why a lot of teams seem to get it so wrong. The post 06. MVP 2 appeared first on Retro Time.

RetroBytes: Minimum Viable Podcast

April 13, 2020 14:26 - 16 minutes - 33.2 MB

Back in 2019 our heroes recorded their very first podcast episode, where they discussed the term "MVP." Ultimately it was a little too minimal and was never released.

RetroByte: Minimum Viable Podcast

April 13, 2020 14:26 - 16 minutes - 33.2 MB

Back in 2019 our heroes recorded their very first podcast episode, where they discussed the term "MVP." Ultimately it was a little too minimal and was never released. The post RetroByte: Minimum Viable Podcast appeared first on Retro Time.

RetroByte: COVID-19 Week 2 Check In

March 30, 2020 00:18 - 28 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week our heroes take a break from the daily grind to catch up and check in. This is the first in our bonus series, "Retro Bytes." No topic. No script. Just a couple of software folks talking about being stuck at home. The post RetroByte: COVID-19 Week 2 Check In appeared first on Retro Time.

RetroBytes: COVID-19 Week 2 Check In

March 30, 2020 00:18 - 28 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week our heroes take a break from the daily grind to catch up and check in. This is the first in our bonus series, "Retro Bytes." No topic. No script. Just a couple of software folks talking about being stuck at home.

05. Working from Home: The New Normal

March 24, 2020 02:03 - 34 minutes - 65.5 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss the fallout the Covid 19 pandemic has had on the tech industry. They'll talk with Pam Kocke from Automattic about her experience working with a 100% distributed team. The post 05. Working from Home: The New Normal appeared first on Retro Time.

04. Shaking Out of a Bad Dream

March 08, 2020 23:47 - 32 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss why some organizations are stuck doing the same old thing over and over again and how to finally wake up from the bad dream. There is also lots of talk about monkeys. The post 04. Shaking Out of a Bad Dream appeared first on Retro Time.

Imposter Syndrome

February 15, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss imposter syndrome, how to identify it, how to address it, and if it is even a problem at all. There is also some stunning basic addition.

03. Imposter Syndrome

February 14, 2020 16:57 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss imposter syndrome, how to identify it, how to address it, and if it is even a problem at all. There is also some stunning basic addition. The post 03. Imposter Syndrome appeared first on Retro Time.

The Coming Storm

February 05, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss how to deal with stressful situations, or coming storms, and how to prepare for and avoid them. We also discuss pickles.

02. The Coming Storm

February 05, 2020 17:11 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss how to deal with stressful situations, or coming storms, and how to prepare for and avoid them. We also discuss pickles. The post 02. The Coming Storm appeared first on Retro Time.

Thriving and Coping in Large and Small Organizations

January 17, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In this episode our heroes discuss how to thrive and cope when working in large and small organizations. We talk about building relationships, balancing learning with trust and when to wear  Hawaiian shirts.

01. Thriving in a Corporate Environment

January 17, 2020 17:18 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Working for a big company has a lot of benefits. It also has some downsides. Most of these downsides can be mitigated or even used to your advantage. The post 01. Thriving in a Corporate Environment appeared first on Retro Time.

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